Pretty Vacant
The Sex Pistols
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There's no point in asking You'll get no reply. Oh just remember a don't decide I got no reason it's all too much You'll always find us Out to lunch Oh we're so pretty Oh so pretty We're vacant Oh we're so pretty Oh so pretty A-vacant Don't ask us to attend 'Cause we're not all there. Oh don't pretend 'cause I don't care I don't believe illusions 'cause too much is real So stop your cheap comment 'Cause we know what we feel Oh we're so pretty Oh so pretty We're vacant Oh we're so pretty Oh so pretty A-vacant Oh we're so pretty Oh so pretty Ah but now And we don't care There's no point in asking You'll get no reply. Oh just remember a don't decide I got no reason it's all too much You'll always find me Out to lunch, we're outta lunch Oh we're so pretty Oh so pretty We're vacant Oh we're so pretty Oh so pretty We're vacant Oh we're so pretty Oh so pretty Ah but now And we don't care We're pretty a-pretty vacant We're pretty a-pretty vacant We're pretty a-pretty vacant We're pretty a-pretty vacant We don't care
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Written by: Glen Matlock, Paul Spencer Cook, Steve Jones, John Lydon
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10 facts about this song
Band Data"Pretty Vacant" is among the most popular songs by the seminal British punk rock band, the Sex Pistols. Comprised of Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, and Paul Cook, the band was known for their rapidly fast, loud music, defiant attitude and aggressive lyrical content.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released on 2 July 1977 as the band's third single. It was released through Virgin Records in the United Kingdom and Warner Bros. Records in the United States.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Pretty Vacant" became a sensation and it peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1977. This represented the Sex Pistols' breakthrough into the UK mainstream.
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Album Inclusion"Pretty Vacant" was also included in the band's only studio album, "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols", which was released in October 1977.
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Lyrics and InterpretationThe song's lyrics showcase the band's disdain for the status quo and conformity, a staple of punk rock music. The title phrase "pretty vacant" was a ploy where listeners could mishear it as "pretty, vacant" and "pretty, aren't they?"
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Songwriting and CompositionThe song, like many other tracks by the Sex Pistols, was credited to all four members, regardless of who made the most significant contributions. It is recognized for its distinctive four-note riff.
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Cultural Impact"Pretty Vacant" is considered a classic punk rock anthem and it is often cited as one of the genre's defining songs. It has been covered by numerous artists and bands, and it has been featured in various films and television series.
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ControversiesBeing direct with their critique at society, the Sex Pistols, including "Pretty Vacant", faced several controversies including obscenity, performance bans from certain venues and cities, and even arrestings.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Pretty Vacant" was largely filmed at a live concert at the Happy House, a youth club in Orpington, Kent, supplemented with cutaways to the band in a car.
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LegacyIn 2007, on the 30th anniversary of its original release, the song was re-released and reached number 2 on the UK Rock Chart. Even after decades, it remains popular and continues to receive substantial radio airplay.
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